Tim Danton
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Sony VAIO Mini W Series: how good is the big brand's netbook?
by Tim Danton
So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.
Nov 4, 2009
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The 30 best features of Windows 7
by Barry Collins
After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.
Feb 19, 2009
Dell Latitude E4200
by Tim Danton
A striking laptop that’s incredibly portable and has good battery life. But the screen is a big disappointment
Feb 3, 2009
RIM BlackBerry Bold
by Tim Danton
Not the sleekest smartphone, but the screen, keyboard and battery life are all superb.
Nov 12, 2008
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Top tips to save money on tech
by Barry Collins
Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.
Nov 11, 2008
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HTC Touch Diamond: ROM update eases lag issue
by Daniel Long
Good news if you splashed out on this iPhone rival. Annoying lag issues which we hammered the HTC Touch Diamond for are alleviated by a new ROM update.
Oct 9, 2008
Nokia E71
by Tim Danton
You've seen our First Look at the E71, now here's the full review. A stunning phone perfectly molded to the needs of anyone whose life revolves around email
Sep 26, 2008
HTC Touch Diamond
by Tim Danton
Excellent touches promise so much, including a great screen and browser, but in use it’s unbearably slow
Sep 23, 2008
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Boost your broadband speed for free
by Barry Collins
Everything you need to know about maxing-out your broadband connection, including interleaving, fine tuning MTU settings, firmware updates, ADSL filters and splitters,and that old chestnut - electrical noise in your wiring
Aug 11, 2008
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Web's Best 50 Free Downloads
by Barry Collins
Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads
Jul 22, 2008
Lenovo ThinkPad X300
by Tim Danton
A new way forward for ultraportables, combining an incredible low weight with unrivalled ergonomic excellence
Apr 11, 2008
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XP vs. VISTA
by Barry Collins
Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.
Mar 26, 2008
Dell Inspiron 6400
by Tim Danton
Dell's 6400 is a great value mid-range notebook with very few weaknesses. The support is the icing on the cake.
Sep 21, 2006
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